Perimeter

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What Is The Definition Of Perimeter?

1. The perimeter refers to the area on a basketball court that is outside the free throw lane, but inside the three-point line. The shots taken from within this area are called perimeter shots or mid-range shots.

With the word perimeter meaning the “outer edge of an object or place” outside of basketball, the word perimeter does have limitations within the game. If a player attempts a three-point shot and their foot is on the three-point line, that shot is not considered a three-pointer, but a perimeter shot. If their foot was behind the line, then it would be considered a three-point shot.